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To make bicycle rental in Swiss cities more efficient and user-friendly, Antrimon developed a smart bicycle lock for the PubliBike sharing system. The solution enables intuitive operation via an app and ensures smooth integration into existing mobility concepts.
Digital control and communication
The lock communicates via modern technologies such as Bluetooth Smart and RFID, transmits the rental duration to the station and displays the current status on an integrated display. Optimised battery management ensures long runtimes and minimal maintenance.
Development from prototype to series production
Within just 10 months, the product was realised from the initial idea to series production – developed in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, produced in Muri/AG. The development covered all mechatronic disciplines:
- Concept development
- Simulation
- Mechanics
- Electronics hardware
- Embedded software
- Software development
Extensive testing was also carried out, including vibration tests, IP protection tests, service life and salt spray tests to ensure robustness and reliability.
Focus on customer benefits
- The project impresses with
Intuitive operation for users via app - Reliable communication
between lock and station - Long battery life
thanks to efficient energy management - Fast market readiness
thanks to agile development
Successful implementation
An interdisciplinary team of developers implemented the project in record time. The combination of technical innovation and efficient project management makes the bicycle lock a prime example of successful product development at Antrimon – from concept to industrialisation.
